Fortinet FortiWLM vs Omada Access Points comparison

Fortinet and TP-Link are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Fortinet is ranked #12 with an average rating of 8.6, while TP-Link is ranked #15 with an average rating of 8.0. Fortinet holds a 2.9% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to TP-Link’s 3.7% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of Fortinet users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of TP-Link users who would recommend it.

Fortinet FortiWLM

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Fortinet FortiWLM and Omada Access Points compete in the wireless network management category. Fortinet seems to have the upper hand due to its advanced features and integration capabilities.

Features: Fortinet FortiWLM offers scalability, integrated security architecture, and a single-pane view for management. Its automated VLAN and SSID deployment are notable along with robust troubleshooting tools. Omada Access Points feature cost-effectiveness, compatibility with both wired and wireless technologies, and efficient centralized cloud management.

Room for Improvement: Fortinet could enhance its centralized management, improve pricing, and offer better integration with Apple products. Additional support for smaller businesses without mandatory contracts is also needed. Omada Access Points should improve speed, security, and stability, along with providing advanced APIs and better reporting capabilities.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Both Fortinet FortiWLM and Omada Access Points are on-premises solutions. Fortinet provides robust technical support, but response times vary. Omada Access Points have average tech support, requiring escalation for complex issues. Fortinet is praised for comprehensive support, while Omada needs improvement in first-level support responsiveness.

Pricing and ROI: Fortinet is considered cost-effective within its feature set, especially when part of a larger security framework, though pricing is higher than Omada's. Omada Access Points offer competitive one-time pricing with no recurring fees, appealing to smaller businesses seeking initial cost savings.

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiWLM

Ranking in Wireless LAN

12th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Omada Access Points

Ranking in Wireless LAN

15th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiWLM is 2.9%, up from 2.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Omada Access Points is 3.7%, up from 3.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Wireless LAN Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Fortinet FortiWLM	2.9%
Omada Access Points	3.7%
Other	93.4%

Wireless LAN

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LuayHlaleh

Information Technology Team Lead at IT Solutions AE

Offers robust network management with cost considerations for large deployments

Large enterprises typically invest in FortiAnalyzer, though our company and SMB clients don't require this analysis tool. We use Ekahau for floor planning and Wi-Fi coverage analysis rather than Fortinet FortiWLM's built-in features. Ekahau helps us perform site surveys and plan access point placement. Fortinet FortiWLM is a flexible and common solution in Dubai. It's one of the best-selling products, with Etisalat, the largest ISP, installing Fortinet FortiGate for approximately 70-80% of their clients. The solution offers different series to accommodate various needs. The triple radio model costs around $1,000 (3,500 dirham) and supports 40-50 connected devices. The 231F model suits smaller deployments of 20-25 devices. I rate Fortinet FortiWLM a seven out of ten. While it's an excellent solution, Cisco remains the market leader.

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reviewer1253430

Development & Innovation Expert at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees

They have good specs, and the price is lower than competing solutions

Omada could add some API integrations that would help with our automated solution. We're trying to integrate, and we're having some issues because some of the calls are not there. The API still needs some development. They could also enhance the reporting capabilities. At the same time, Omada's reporting has improved considerably in the latest version. That was an issue for us, but now it seems okay. More carrier-grade integrations should be available on Omada access points in the future. They could also add a hot spot and maybe a mobile upload solution. I still have issues from time to time when switching access points. I'm still connected to the SSID, but my signal drops when I switch from 5 Ghz to 2.4 Ghz. I'm not switched to the other access point that is closer to me. I should have been switched automatically to the other access point. Occasionally, the handoff doesn't work. I have tried this with WiFi 6, and it worked fine, so I think they may have resolved this issue in the latest versions.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The most valuable feature is the ability to connect and broadcast to different networks without using a VLAN or a layer two switch, which allows you to easily create guest networks."

"The product is a stable solution."

"For me, the ease of setup and the rugged nature in harsh environments are most valuable. So, durability and ease of use have been its best features."

"Although there are a few steps, the initial setup is pretty straightforward."

"Seamless roaming by leveraging Virtual Cell is a major advantage which reduces roam times and issues related to roaming. Code stability has been excellent and the hardware quality is second to none."

"The greatest advantage is the security fabric Fortinet offers."

"Overall, I would rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"The most useful aspect of Fortinet FortiWLM is that you can manage all the Fortinet products from one portal, from one device."

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"Omada Access Points are very good in terms of wired technologies and wired connectivity."

"We use Omada Access Points for the network and Wi-Fi."

"The solution has been dependable and has kept up with modern technology."

"We don't have any issues 90 percent of the time. It works fine in most situations. It has been a success story for delivering WiFi services in Romania. Our customers are happy, and I've been satisfied with Omada's performance as an engineer."

"The solution's most valuable feature is its price."

"It has all the common solutions that all other solutions provide, but it is very effective, and its cost is 60% less than Ruckus."

"Its sturdiness and cost-effectiveness are the most valuable features."

"Omada is a good solution that I would recommend, and it is less expensive while providing good results."

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Cons

"Technical support is very poor. We are not satisfied with the technical support because there is not any direct person from Fortinet for any troubleshooting, which we expected."

"Overall, I find it useful, though I have concerns because after every update, some functionality is deleted or closed."

"Improving support and firmware upgrades is necessary."

"There is one thing that I find extremely strange, and this something that is unique to Fortinet, and it isn't a positive at all."

"One of the main features that I see as lacking in any of the Fortinet products is the reporting. If you want to have proper, end-to-end reporting, you must purchase the FortiAnalyzer... If Fortinet could offer some better, built-in reporting, that would be a point of improvement."

"Licensing is the only area that I think they are below average. They need enterprise licensing, an all-encompassing license to cover all products for a company."

"The roaming of Fortinet FortiWLM could improve when comparing it to other solutions. We are missing some of the functionality in the controller. Additionally, they should offer more logs instead of using FortiAnalyzer because all the users will not be using the same thing."

"The pricing model can be improved to encourage use by small business and individuals and the hardware could stand to be redesigned."

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"The solution takes a long time to switch to another connection, which should be improved."

"The price of the solution is an area requiring improvement since I want the solution to be made available at a cheaper price than its current market price."

"Omada could add some API integrations that would help with our automated solution. We're trying to integrate, and we're having some issues because some of the calls are not there. The API still needs some development."

"Omada needs improvement in the distance it can cover."

"Omada's ordering platform could be improved, though. Some of their distributors are a pain to work with."

"It is less affordable for smaller businesses."

"The technical support could be improved."

"It's better for smaller organizations. This would not work for enterprises. It is not very scalable."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"If a customer already is a FortiGate customer, the cost to go to the FortiAP is incredibly affordable, because you already have the controller."

"For indoor access points, there is a one-time cost, upfront, whereas outdoor access points have an annual fee."

"Licensing costs are reasonable. There are so many different types of licenses with Fortinet, but the licensing and the 24/7/365 support are so reasonable that I automatically include it with every transaction. I never line item it without it. There are no additional costs."

"In the last few years, due in part to the impact of COVID on the market, Fortinet has increased its prices by 35 percent."

"Licensing has become easier. There is no longer a per-AP license needed on the controller."

"The price of Fortinet FortiWLM is reasonable compared to the other vendors. We are using a five-year license."

"To save yourself from increased setup and maintenance costs, I highly recommend undertaking a proper site survey from the beginning."

"Fortinet would do something with their pricing model to attract smaller business users and eliminate the mandatory service contracts."

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"The cost of Omada is much better than Aruba and Cisco, and it does what we need it to do in most cases. Around 10 percent of our clients need a more carrier-grade solution for mobile platforms."

"TP-Link provides solutions that are more cost-effective than other well-known brands."

"On a scale of one to ten for pricing, with one being cheap and ten being expensive, I would rate Omada Access Points at a one for its cost-effectiveness."

"We don't have to pay for the license because the solution has no subscription cost."

"The cost is about 500 Brazilian real per access point, with no additional recurring costs."

"There is no need to pay for the licensing costs since my company is in South Africa. Omada Access Points can be termed as a medium-priced product."

"TP-Link is a good price. They have a good price. But technology-wise, it has to be better."

"The price of the solution is not a lot for five people to use it."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Healthcare Company

Educational Organization

Comms Service Provider

12%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	18
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	5

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	4

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiWLM?

I do not have knowledge about the pricing or the cost of Fortinet FortiWLM because the license is for the package of the firewall, FortiGate.

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What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiWLM?

Overall, I find it useful, though I have concerns because after every update, some functionality is deleted or closed. For the moment, I don't have anything else in Fortinet FortiWLM that I would l...

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What is your primary use case for Fortinet FortiWLM?

I use this solution for the enterprise to segment the department.

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What do you like most about TP-Link Auranet EAP?

We don't have any issues 90 percent of the time. It works fine in most situations. It has been a success story for delivering WiFi services in Romania. Our customers are happy, and I've been satisf...

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What needs improvement with Omada Access Points?

Omada needs improvement in the distance it can cover. I am looking for an access point that can cover long distances.

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What is your primary use case for Omada Access Points?

I am trying to design a wireless network with Omada equipment. I have deployed Omada in office areas, and now I want to deploy it in a hotel. The company size where I usually deploy is medium-sized...

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Compared 15% of the time

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Compared 9% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 4% of the time

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Also Known As

FortiWLM, FortiAP, Fortinet AP/OAP, Meru Wireless LAN

TP-Link Auranet EAP, TP-Link EAP, Auranet EAP, Auranet

Overview

Consolidate security and wireless LAN management with our integrated wireless solutions. Single-pane-of-glass management for security and access without the need to add point products simplifies deployment and reduces management complexity. These solutions are highly scalable to support even the largest organizations and distributed enterprises.

Fortinet

Omada access points provide a business-class wireless network solution that’s flexible, manageable, secure, and easy-to-deploy. The free EAP Controller software allows users to manage hundreds of EAPs at multiple sites, all from a single location. The ability to control, adjust and visualize the entire network from any connected PC makes centralized business Wi-Fi management more efficient than ever before. Omada EAPs also feature captive portal and advanced RF management functions, which make them ideal for demanding, high-traffic environments such as campuses, hotels, malls and offices.

TP-Link

Sample Customers

Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data

Reflections Resort,Sim Lim Square, Hotel Mary Colombia, Peru WISP, Chase Grammer School

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